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bald eagle
noun
: an eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) of North America that is brown when young with white only on the undersides of the wings but in full adult plumage has white head and neck feathers and a white tail
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The population of the bald eagle has more than quadrupled since 2009, said the spokesperson, adding that the above estimate is based on the most recent survey done in 2019 and eagle populations are likely higher now.
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USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The bald eagle parents, in particular the mom, had been diligently incubating the eggs even in rain and violent thunderstorms, video shows.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Watch the live bald eagle camera here: youtube.com/watch?v=uclSpDuKo8E What others are reading:Lead shot in deer carcasses is toxic to eagles, other animals.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
The Endangered Species Act is credited with helping save the bald eagle, California condor and scores more animals and plants from extinction since President Richard Nixon signed it into law.
—Matthew Brown, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
Following decades of environmental legislation and activism, wildlife including bald eagles, bears, and whales are being spotted in New York in larger numbers.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2024
Many have watched with anticipation as bald eagles Liberty and Guardian have tended to two eggs for well over a month in Redding.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Read Next California Beloved bald eagle Jackie lays first egg of season in California nest.
—Makiya Seminera, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
Like many dedicated watchers, Ms. Steers says that the bald eagle pair lift her spirits.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2024
USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The bald eagle parents, in particular the mom, had been diligently incubating the eggs even in rain and violent thunderstorms, video shows.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Watch the live bald eagle camera here: youtube.com/watch?v=uclSpDuKo8E What others are reading:Lead shot in deer carcasses is toxic to eagles, other animals.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
The Endangered Species Act is credited with helping save the bald eagle, California condor and scores more animals and plants from extinction since President Richard Nixon signed it into law.
—Matthew Brown, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024
Following decades of environmental legislation and activism, wildlife including bald eagles, bears, and whales are being spotted in New York in larger numbers.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2024
Many have watched with anticipation as bald eagles Liberty and Guardian have tended to two eggs for well over a month in Redding.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Read Next California Beloved bald eagle Jackie lays first egg of season in California nest.
—Makiya Seminera, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
Like many dedicated watchers, Ms. Steers says that the bald eagle pair lift her spirits.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Mar. 2024
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